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May 12, 1909. THE of the moderator, Jo show cause why his request should not be' granted. Presbyterial Sermon to be preached next rail by Rev, H. W. McLaughlin, with Rev. H. R. Laird as alternate, on the theme, "Ambassadors for Chrisl." Elect Infant Clause: The answer "Yes"' was on motion made by Rev. Egbert W. Smith, D. D., given to the question of the General Assembly, "Shall any change be made to Confession of Faith, Chapter 10, section 3?*' Voting on Complaints and Appeals: The Presbytery approved the proposed change in regard, to taking vote in complaints and appeals. Foreign Missions: The Permanent Committee on Foreign Missions was made to consist the following: Rev. Messrs. J. W. Graybill, chairman, W. R. Anderson, H. R. Laird, A. A. Higgins, and ElAnt*3 \\r U VAtt-Knll T T A vtv-1? VT. Aft. nvnuon, u. U. /lllUCl aUU ailU M. L. Satterwhite. Adjourned Meeting, at call of the moderator. Fall Meeting, Uloomfleld, September 28, 7:30 p. m. David M. Sweets, S. C. MUHLENBURG PRESBYTERY. The Presbytery of Muhlenburg met at Bowling Green, April 13, at 10 a. m. Officers:. Ruling Elder John E. DuBose was elected moderator, and Ruling Elder George Smith, temporary clerk. Calvin Celebration: The ad-interim committee on program for the Calvin celebration presented the following program, which was carried out: First day, at 10:30 a. m., address by Rev. E. E. Smith, "The World Into Which John Calvin Came"; at 7:30 p. m., address by Rev. Dr. W. L. Nourse, "The Influence of Calvin." Second day, 3:30 p. m., address by Pn^fessor Lewis, of Ogden College, -"The Influence of Calvinism on "Education"; at 7:30 p. m., address by Rev. Dr. H. E. Dosker, "The Life of Johu Calvin." Russellville Property: Title to a house and lot in Russellville, Ky., was authorized transferred from this Presbytery to the Presbyterian church in RuEaellvillu, In connection with the Presbytery of Logan. U. S. A., \fithout orice, it being thougfft unwise to try to build up a church in our connection there, where the other church already exists. The property is valued at $600. Licensure: Mr. D. 3. Gregory, a student of Southwestern University, was received under the care of this Presbytery on certificate from the Presbytery or Mobile, and, after the usual examination and trial, was licensed a probationer to the gospel ministry.. Home Missions: The churches of Franklin, Mizpah and Scottsville were grouped, and Rev. R. H. McCaslin was ordered to visit the group and secure funds for pastor's salary. Synod's committee was asked for enough to make the salary $800 per year. The churches at Greenville and Central City were allowed t.o group, and secure a pastor between th*?rr? Tho U"""1 " ?~ . ..v .iv/.uc miKsiun committee reported that of the 1..697 communicants in the churches x?f the Presbytery, 1,148 are in three of our twenty-one churches, and that eleven churches have no Sabhath schools. A recommendation of the Home Mission Committee was adopted, that each of the ministers of this Pres : PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU' bytery be required to give as mueh as two weeks during the year to evangelis tic work outside the bounds of his own church, under direction of the Home Mission Committee, and to report that, duty discharged at the next spring meeting cf Presbytery. The chairman of the Synodlcal Committee was given permission to put an evangelist within our bounds. Foreign Missions: Contributions to fore'gn missions show an increase from fifty-two cents per communicant last year to ninety-eight cents this year. Statistical Report: The statistical report shows a decrease in the number or communicants, caused by a strict, revision of the rolls* In two of tna m churches. The contribution per capita during the year have increased from $7.32, as per last report, to $10.25. Commissioners: Rev. J. C. Tate and Ruling Eider J. E. Dullose, of Bowling Green, principals; Rev. Dr. W. L. Noursc and Ruling Elder Thomas Pollard, or Bowling Green, alternates. ' noDcmui) s overture on elect infant clause was answered, "Yes." Also overture on amendment to Book of Church Ord:r was answered in the affirmative. The vote on these was unanimous in both Instances. Time and Place: Presbytery adjourred to meet in the fall at Central City, September 28, 1909. E. E. Smith, 3. C. r*r? rnn\/-erov? -? ? ? ? ? r i\[_OD 1 I C.PIT ur Ktfc Ubb. The Presbytery of Pee Dee met in Hartsville, April 13. At the request of the moderator, Rev. V. G. Smith, the opening sermon was preached by Rev. A. H. McArn. Mr. J. W. Johnson, moderator, and Rev. T. E. Simpson, temporary clerk. Present: Thirteen ministers and twenty elders. Received: Rev. F. D. Viehe. from the Presbytery of Albemarle, and a commis muii ixfliBiPiing or ?ev. Messrs. A. G. Buckner, D. D., J. G. Richards, J. J. Brown and Elder J. N. Drake was appointed to install hinr as pastor of the Bennett8ville church at a time to be agreed on later. Dissolution: Rev. J. A. Wilson asked for the dissolution of the pastoral relations between himself and the church rH. lly refined and healthful rders. Its constant use y American household, rer the world, attest its pularity and usefulness. of Dillon, as ne had accepted a call lo the church of Kershaw. The Dillon church protested vigorously and the Presbytery declined to grant the reauest. The church of Datta was grouped with Dillon. Chicora College: Elder J. N. Drake was elected to succeed himself as trustee of Chicora College and Rev. V. (J. Smith was elected to succeed Rev. C. P. Parker. Home Missions: Presbytery adopted the plan of home mission work adopted by the Synod and recommended that the Synod's committee eleot Rev. G. G. Mayes as superintendent. Conference: Presbytery decided to hold both an evangelistic conference and an elders' and deacons' institute in connection with the fall meeting, , which is to be held with the young, but promising, church of Effingham. Overture: Presbytery returned an affirmative answer to the Assembly's over ture in regard to a change in the Book of Church Order, and answered "No" to rhe overture in regard to change in the Confession of Faith. Rev. Messrs. V. G." New Manual: Smith, A. E. Snencer and A. ft Rnr>kn<.r D. D., were appointed to prepare a newmanual for Presbytery. Rev. D. M Fulton was appointed to preach fhe next Presbyterial sermon on "Giving." Laymen's Movement: Mr. H. C. Ostrom addressed the Presbytery on the Laymen's Movement. Commissioners: Rev. T. E. Simpson, of Society Hill, S. C., and Elder J. W. Johnson, of Marion, principals; Rev. D. M. Fulton, of Darlington, and Elder T. R. Townsend, of Blenheim, alternates. Presbyterial High School: The churches were instructed to take up a collection on the third Sabbath in June, on the basis of twenty-five cents per member, for the Presbyterial High School in Florence. This was an exceedingly pleasant meeting among a kind ard hospitable people. A. H. McArn, S. C. Nature is but a name for an effect whoso cause is God.?Cowper. The world we're passing through .is God's world as much ge any we're ganging to.?Edmund Garret.